A Little Christmas Card to Inspire You for Next Year

I know that Christmas is over, but I have a card or two still to post, just in case you needed an idea for next years cards. So...enjoy...and be inspired!

All supplies from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise specified:

Stamps: Birds of a Feather (Item #150571)

Making Christmas Bright (Item #148046)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black (Item #132708)

Versamark (Item #102283)

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick (Item #140272)

Real Red (Item #102482)

Accessories: Blends Alcohol Markers - Real Red (light and dark combo) (Item #147935)

Blends Alcohol Markers - Daffodil Delight (light and dark combo) (Item #144603)

Blends Alcohol Markers - Balmy Blue (light and dark combo) (Item #148544)

Layering Circles Dies (Item #141705)

Banner Triple Punch (Item #138292)

Gold Stampin' Embossing Powder (Item #109129)

Heat Tool (Item #129053)

Paper Snips (Item #103579)

Wink of Stella (Clear) (Item #141897)

Gold Foil Sheets (Item #132622)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430)

Lucky Stars Embossing Folder (retired)

Fussy-cut (cut out with your paper snips) your little birdie after you have colored it with your alcohol markers. Mount it on some Stampin' Dimensionals and attach it to your gold-embossed circle. Add a touch of your sparkly Wink of Stella to all the stars, and you have a fun, sparkly, shiny, cute Christmas card!

Or maybe you could use the design and create a card for any other time of year!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and I will see you again soon!

Kathryn

P,S. The "Birds of a Feather" stamp set is in the 2019 Holiday Catalog and is only available until January 2nd, 2020, so don't wait too long or you might miss out, and that would be sad. :(

Some Peaceful, Beautiful Boughs

About a week ago I made this blue card (on the left) because I had some leftover silver foil paper boughs from another card that I had been working on. I loved it so much that I decided that I needed to make another one, but using a different piece of "Feels Like Frost" Designer Series Paper (DSP). This paper is so beautiful that it sold out before the catalog time-frame was over. It was in my first order that I placed when the holiday catalog became available to purchase from. Beautiful photographically realistic pictures on one side, and silver foil on white graphic prints on the other side.

Take a look:

 All supplies are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise specified:

Stamp set: Peaceful Boughs (Item #150541)

Ink Pads: Night of Navy (Item #147110)

Basic Gray (Item #149165)

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick (Item #140272)

Seaside Spray (Item #150883)

Highland Heather (Item #146986)

Accessories: Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper (Item #150444) -- unavailable at this time

Silver Foil Paper (Item #132178)

Beautiful Boughs Dies (Item #150661)

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (Item #150457)

Rhinestone Basic Jewels (Item #144220)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430)

Aren't they beautiful!? Sometimes the most simple cards are the most striking! I stamped the greeting in Night of Navy ink, and those blue rhinestones are from the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels set. The colors that are included in this collection of rhinestones are: Night of Navy (these are the ones I used), Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Pumpkin Pie, and Shaded Spruce. They are just gorgeous!

This purple one is also stunning! I stamped the greeting with Basic Gray, and used the regular clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels on it.

The designs in this collection of patterned papers are so beautiful. Frosty, and snowy, and icy. They may not be available anymore in this holiday catalog, but I am so happy that they will be coming back in next years holiday catalog!

Let me know which one you like best in the comments.

Thanks for stopping by and visiting my little blog. I really appreciate it!

Kathryn

A Bright Christmas Card

Hello everyone! 

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I just wanted to share a little Christmas card with you that I made over the weekend. 

I love Christmas lights, especially the ones that are all multi-colored and bright, and I saw something that inspired me to design this one that makes me think of a wreath of lights.

Take a look:

 All supplies are from Stampin' Up! except those specified as otherwise:

Stamp set: Making Christmas Bright (item #148046)

Ink Pads: Call Me Clover (item #147139)

Daffodil Delight (item #147094)

Card stock: Call Me Clover (item #146969)

Whisper White Thick (item #140272)

Poppy Parade (item #119793)

Daffodil Delight (item #119683)

Melon Mambo (item #115320)

Pacific Point (item #111350)

Mango Melody (item #146989)

Pool Party (item #122924)

Gorgeous Grape (item #146987)

Accessories: Silver Glimmer Paper (item #146960)

Layering Circles Dies (item #141705)

Christmas Bulb Builder Punch (item #148013)

Timeless Label Punch (item #149516)

Rhinestones Basic Jewels (item #144220)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430)

Sponge Daubers (item #133773)

(Not from Stampin' Up!: White Gel Pen)

I know that it has a lot of different colors of cardstock, but if you wanted to make one like it, you could just use whatever colors you already have! Or...you could place an order with me, and we could get you everything you need to make your own cards!

I hope you like my card! Leave me a comment, and let me know what you think.

Thanks for stopping by,

Kathryn

Beautiful Silver Boughs Christmas Card, and A Big Sale!

When I was a very little girl, my parents had a silver aluminum Christmas Tree. It had one of those rotating wheels that would shine lights up onto the tree, and the silver branches would catch the colors of the light and reflect them on to the ceiling and walls. I loved looking at that tree, and when I was older and had a home of my own, my father let me have that tree and light. I also remember some of the ornaments that my parents and grandparents had. Some of them were pink and others were green and they had that silver cast to them. They were called mercury glass ornaments, and I really loved them. I have just a few of those ornaments now, but I don't have the tree anymore. I gave it to my younger brother and he was able to enjoy it for several years.

The Beautiful Boughs Die set made me think of that silver aluminum tree, so I decided to create my own version of that tree. I didn't have a color wheel that I could shine on it, but I do have a stamp set and matching punch that I thought would convey my thoughts about that fun tree. The stamp set is called "Making Christmas Bright," and the punch is the "Christmas Bulb Builder". The light pink and mint green lights give that vintage feel to it, I think.

Take a look and tell me what you think:

 All supplies are available from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamp sets: Making Christmas Bright (Item #148046)

Ink pads: Basic Gray (Item #149165)

Smoky Slate (Item #147113)

Card stock: Whisper White Thick (Item #140272)

Pool Party (Item #122924)

Blushing Bride (Item #131198)

Accessories: Silver Foil Sheets (Item #132178)

Beautiful Boughs Die Set (Item #150661)

Christmas Bulb Builder Punch (Item #148013)

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine (Item #124262)

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (Item #141897)

Holiday Basic Rhinestone Jewels (Item #150457)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430)

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I also want to share some exciting news with you! 

Stampin' Up! is having a 1-day only Free Shipping Sale! 

On Wednesday, December 11th, 2019, when you spend $50.00 or more (before tax), you will receive free shipping on your entire order. It's a great time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin' Up! products! But don't wait too long. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so head over to

 https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx 

and get your order placed on Wednesday, December 11th! Don't miss out!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my little blog today!

Have a very merry Christmas,
Kathryn

A Season of Thanks

I know that Thanksgiving was a few days ago, but I just want to let you all know that I am thankful for all of you who visit my little blog. I struggle with getting things posted, but you still come visit me, and I am truly blessed every time you come back. Thank you so much. I will keep trying to be better, and I hope you will continue to keep visiting.

Here is a card I made for a friend who was thoughtful of me when my family recently lost a beloved family pet.

 All supplies are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamp set: Gather Together (Item #150589)

Ink pads: Cajun Craze (Item #147085)

Merry Merlot (Item #147112)

Cardstock: Thick Very Vanilla (Item #144237)

Pretty Peacock (Item #150880)

Cajun Craze (Item #119684)

Merry Merlot (Item #146979)

Very Vanilla (Item #101650)

Accessories: Gathered Leaves Dies (Item #150662)

Stitched Rectangles Dies (Item #148551)

Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder (Item #151797)

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper (Item #150454)

Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (Cajun Craze Linen Thread) (Item #150456)

I made a couple other cards similar to this one, but I used a different greeting, and added a few of the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item # 150457). This card was given to a man friend, and I thought that maybe he wouldn't care for them, so I left them off of his card.

I hope you all had a wonderful day!

Thanks for stopping by,
Kathryn

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Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment 

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2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment

ITEM	CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION	PAGE	RETAIL PRICE	DISCOUNT PRICE
151107	Bundle	Parcels & Petals Bundle (Cling) Available in French	27	$50.25	$47.74
151131	Bundle	Path of Petals Bundle (Photopolymer) Available in French	73	$43.00	$40.85
151123	Bundle	Free as a Bird Bundle (Cling) Available in French	91	$51.25	$48.69
151139	Bundle	Dino Days Bundle (Photopolymer) Available in French	99	$50.25	$47.74
151063	Bundle	Memorable Mosaic Bundle (Cling) Available in French	119	$36.00	$34.20
151076	Bundle	Band Together Bundle (Cling)	121	$54.75	$52.01
151069	Bundle	Bloom & Grow Bundle (Photopolymer) Available in French	131	$53.00	$50.35
151073	Bundle	To a Wild Rose Bundle (Photopolymer) Available in French	141	$54.00	$51.30
146979	Paper	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
119686	Paper	Early Espresso 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
115318	Paper	Soft Suede 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
120953	Paper	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
121043	Paper	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
146983	Paper	Gray Granite 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
131202	Paper	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
121044	Paper	Basic Gray 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
133676	Paper	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
100867	Paper	Night of Navy 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$8.75	$7.44
146977	Paper	Neutrals 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	162	$9.00	$7.65
147003	Paper	Neutrals 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 CM) Cardstock	162	$12.75	$10.84
147112	Ink	Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147114	Ink	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147115	Ink	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147116	Ink	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147117	Ink	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147118	Ink	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147113	Ink	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
149165	Ink	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147111	Ink	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147110	Ink	Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad	162	$7.50	$6.38
147151	Ink	Neutrals Classic Stampin' Pads	162	$67.50	$64.13
102482	Paper	Real Red 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
119685	Paper	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
119684	Paper	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
105117	Paper	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44

ITEM	CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION	PAGE	RETAIL PRICE	DISCOUNT PRICE
131199	Paper	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
100702	Paper	Old Olive 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
102584	Paper	Garden Green 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
146981	Paper	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
133675	Paper	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
115316	Paper	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$8.75	$7.44
146976	Paper	Regals 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	163	$9.00	$7.65
147002	Paper	Regals 12" x 12" (30.5 x 15.2 CM) Cardstock	163	$12.75	$10.84
147084	Ink	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147083	Ink	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147085	Ink	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147086	Ink	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147087	Ink	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147090	Ink	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147089	Ink	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147088	Ink	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147092	Ink	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147091	Ink	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad	163	$7.50	$6.38
147148	Ink	Regals Classic Stampin' Pads	163	$67.50	$64.13
150882	Paper	Rococo Rose 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
150884	Paper	Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
150880	Paper	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
150883	Paper	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
150881	Paper	Purple Posy 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
149701	Paper	2019-2021 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$9.00	$7.65
149703	Paper	2019-2021 In Color 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 CM) Cardstock	164	$12.75	$10.84
146970	Paper	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
146972	Paper	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
146971	Paper	Pineapple Punch 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
146969	Paper	Call Me Clover 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
146968	Paper	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$8.75	$7.44
146973	Paper	2018-2020 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock	164	$9.00	$7.65
146974	Paper	2018-2020 In Color 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 CM) Cardstock	164	$12.75	$10.84
150080	Ink	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38

ITEM	CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION	PAGE	RETAIL PRICE	DISCOUNT PRICE
150086	Ink	Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38
150083	Ink	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38
150085	Ink	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38
147153	Ink	2018-2020 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads	164	$33.75	$32.06
147140	Ink	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38
147142	Ink	Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38
147141	Ink	Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38
147139	Ink	Call Me Clover Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38
147138	Ink	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad	164	$7.50	$6.38

So many great items to save on! Stock up and save now!

Thanks,

Kathryn